17/08/2025
Mijak County Youths Association's Election summary.
On 16th AUG _2025, the Mijak County Youths Association's elections was held, and the contestants candidates were.
1. Akonon Jiel Deng
2. Justin Mawien Ajing.
Among the gatherings were Mijak County commissioner, Hon Monykuer Deng Ajith, Mijak County Executive Director, Mr. Aguer Deng Malith, Mijak County Women Association Chairlady, Ms, Nyandeng Chol, Abyei Youth Union Deputy Chairperon and heading Chairperson Aguer Nyok Ngor, and his delegation, in the other hand there were, Electoral committee headed by Molona Dau Mijok Kolnyang, outgoing Mijak Chairperson, Miyar Ajuong Miyar and his team, Newly elected Counties Chairpersons ( Garang Mithiang of Rumamer and Mawan Tor of Alal).
During the opening remarks.
1. Miyar Ajuong, the outgoing chairperson of the Mijak County Youths Association, welcomed the gathering and appreciated their struggle to make it to Mijak despite the challenges of the road.
He also appreciated his team with their tirelessly efforts despite the challenges throughout their past two years. He pledges that he'll work with the incoming Chairperson.
2. Nyandeng Chol, Mijak women Chairlady, welcomed the gathering and pledges that he'll work with the newly leadership during their remaining 1 month as their office is coming to an end soon.
3. Aguer Nyok, the deputy and acting chairperson of Abyei youth union, appreciated the outgoing office and urged the government to work with the youth hand in hand.
He said that Youth Union always tries to help the Association and urge the government of the county to work with the youth.
Also adding that, anyone who will be defeated should concede the defeat and also work with his competitor.
3. Aguer Deng, the county executive director, added that as the government, their priorities are to work with the youth as they are the backbone of the society.
4. Hon Monykuer Deng, the county commissioner, appreciated the Youths for their present in Mijak County. It's really happy to see you here, and now the area is shining because of you, he said.
He added that the government working with the youth as they're the backbone of the society, he added that, I will be near to the Youths and I need them to share any that they will see that I will be able to help them.
During the race, Akonon Jiel Deng won by 209 votes while Justin Mawien got 169 votes 🗳 and 28 were invalid.
Kuol Deng Kuol, Akonon Jiel's campaign manager, said that the election was fair and free.
In other parts, Alak Deng, Campaign Manager of Justin Mawein, said that the elections were free and fair.
Justin Mawien, the runner-up, said that he'll work with the newly appointed chairperson, and he'll be serving Mijak County in whatever capacity he'll manage.
Akonon Jiel Deng, the newly appointed Chairperson, appreciated those who stood with him till he won. If it weren't them, the work wouldn't be possible. " I appreciate all you and thank you," he said.
Aguer Nyok, the acting chairperson ( AYU), I really appreciate the Mijak Youths because the election went on peaceful. Congrats to the newly elected chairperson and Hardluck to Justin Mawien.
Aguer Deng, the executive director, concluded the elections by appreciating the Youths and their supporters for concluding the elections peaceful and conceding the defeat with maturity.
The elected members are.
1. Akonon Jiel Deng ( Chairperson) he beat Justin Mawien by different 40 votes 🗳.
2. Joseph Achak ( Speaker ) Unopposed.
3. Acheng Monyror Ral ( Rapporteur) Unopposed.